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  1. #1
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    Bridgeport 2J head rebuild

    I am working on a rebuild for a 2J head. The operator complained about noise and vibration. After pulling the head and opening it up it is full of green plastic. Is there a rebuild kit for this that contains the necessary items?

  2. #2
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    I don't know what that is, but you can get rebuild kits from H&W Machine Repair and they are very knowledgeable and can probably answer your question. Bought my ball screws and some other BP parts from them recently and found them a great company to deal with. H&W - Parts for Bridgeport Mills, New & Used Machinery, DRO's, Power Feeds

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    Thanks this is what i needed 2hp Adjustable Motor Vari-Disc Assembly

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    A heads up. The original heads were 1.5 HP and later they became 2 HP. The motor shafts are a different diameter.
    Originally both came with thin black inserts that were epoxied in. Kits are available for this but I do not recommend them. You would have to glue these in with precision so the disc runs true in 3 dimensions or it will vibrate.
    The front vari disc still is made this way. The rear now comes with a thicker green insert. This is not replaceable.
    When replacing these, I usually replace both front and rear discs, plus the belt and the three bearings in the front. This assures a head that will not need further attention in that area.

    George
    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  5. #5
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    ordered the new varidisc assembly from H&W all is well now. smooth as silk

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